Education spending figures in different countries can vary widely for a variety of reasons.
So says Education Minister Daphne Caine after facing questions in the House of Keys this week.
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouise wanted to know why the Island seems to spend less per pupil than other jurisdictions.
Mrs Caine said we spend £8,700 a year on secondary students and £8,600 on primary pupils - but warned comparisons aren't easy to make:
R-plate drivers under scrutiny from MHK
R-plate drivers getting into trouble or crashes will be the subject of a query to the Home Affairs Minister Jayne Poole-Wilson.
Fire crews use new animal rescue bag to help stranded dog
The fire and rescue service came to the aid of a dog who found himself out of his depth.
Manx Care 'inundated' with calls after dentist waiting list announcement
Manx Care is asking people not to contact dentists directly after it announced it would slash waiting lists to zero this week.
Whiffy wafts worry western MHK
An MHK is to quiz Manx Utilities about a nasty niff in Peel.
New playground to be unveiled this weekend
An Island developer is inviting people to come and see Jurby's newest play area this weekend.
Two riders being treated for injuries after race incidents
Race organisers have issued updates about the conditions of three riders involved in incidents during the MGP and Classic TT festival.
Businesses told to prepare for planned changes to parental rights
The Department for Enterprise is advising businesses to make sure they're ready for changes to parental and compassionate leave in November.
Will there be a helmet law for cyclists?
Does the Island plan to make it compulsory for cyclists to wear helmets?
